Toilet



May 3, 1938. E. VAN BUREN TOILET Filed Feb. 20, 1957 INV EN TOR fel/mund Van 9a/"en TO NEY Patented May 3, 1938 l T E 2,116,253` TOILET p Edmund Van Buren, Kansas City, M0. Y Application February 20, 1937, serial No. 126,828

14 Claims.

This invention relates to toilets and more particularly to a toilet adapted for use in trailers, summer cottages and other housing facilities lacking the customary 'sewerage and plumbing systems employed in connectionwith a conventional toilet.

In providing toilet facilities in trailers, difliculty has been encountered in preventing emanation of gases throughout the living quarters thereof, as well as splashing of chemicals containedin the toilet receptacle proper. Another disadvantage inherent in the conventional trailer toilet is that the containers or receptacles must be removed manually and carried through the living quarters to the outside for suitable disposal. A further disadvantage common inthe conventional trailer toilet is that rattling is dimcult to overcome while the trailer is in motion.

The principal object of the present invention is, therefore, to overcome the above mentioned defects, and to provide a facilely operated, efficient and economical toilet of this character.

A further object of the invention is to lower the center of gravity of the trailer by positioningr the chemical containing receptacle under the floor of the trailer.

A further object of the invention is to provide for dumping the toilet receptacle without the necessity of the user leaving the trailer, and returning the receptacle to usable position. l In accomplishing these and other objects of the present invention, I have provided improved details of structure, the preferred forms. of vwhich are illustrated in the accompanying drawing, where- 1n: f

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of a trailer toilet Y embodying the features of the present invention,

parts thereof beingbroken away to better illustrate its construction.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary vertical cross-section on the line 2 2, Fig. l, the operating arm of the toilet receptacle being shown in dotted lines when the receptacle is in position for emptying same.

Fig. 3 is a plan View of my improved toilet, the fixed and extreme swivelled positions thereof being shown in dotted lines.

Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-section through the toilet receptacle showing its Contact with a dump-V ing device for emptying the receptacle.

i Fig. 5 is a horizontal cross-section on the line 5 5, Fig. 6.

Fig. 6 is a vertical cross-section through a modifled form of toilet receptacle embodying the features of the present invention. i

Referring more in detail to the drawing:

The invention consists of a conventional trailer toilet compartment I having a floor 2 apertured as at 3 to receive a conventional hollow support or stool 4 for a toilet seat 5 provided with the usual hinged cover 6, mounted `in sealing engagei ment with the stool by the provision of sponge rubber, for example, betweenthe stool, seat and cover." A conventional gas absorber is also provided in the capped conduit l for preventing ernanation of gases from the stool to the other compartments of the trailer, it being apparent that the conduit may be extended to the exterior of the trailer for conducting the gases to atmosphere. y

The stool 4 is provided with an annular flange 8 spacedffrom the lowerend 9 thereof for seating on the floor 2 to support the stool in position, suitable fastening devices also being provided for securing the ange to the floor. Thel lower end 9 of the stool forms a skirt portion extending below the oor and cooperates with the floor in mounting an upwardly extending flange IB of a container centering device II therebetween, suitable fastenin-g devices I2 being provided for securing the flange relative to the iioor.

The centering device Il includes, with the flange I0, a substantiallyhorizontally disposed ring portion I3 having its upper face seating against the lower face ofthe iioor and an angularly extending skirt portion Iii having a wider periphery at its lower edge than at its upper edge for a purpose presently described, which is preferably joined to the ring portion. suitably mounted on the underface of the ring I3 between the skirts 9 and It is an annular gasket I5. f'

A substantially cylindrical receptacle I6 havin-g a bottom II and side walls IS is provided for telescopingly surrounding the stool skirt portion 9 and engaging the gasket within the ring skirt I4, the side walls I8 cooperating with the skirt 9 to provide splash plates to prevent the deodorizing and disinfecting chemical solution I9 with which the receptacle Iii preferably is provided from splashing up into the stool when the trailer is in motion.

It is apparent from the construction thus far described that I have provided a toilet stool having a receptacle which with the stool prevents rattling of the device while the traineris in motion due to the engagement of the receptacle with the gasket I5. Further, since the receptacle is of considerable size, positioning the receptacle under the floor of the trailer materially lowers the center of gravity of the trailer.

In order to prevent emptying of the receptacle without the necessity of manually removing the receptacle and carrying it through the trailer to a suitable place of disposal, YI mount the receptacle on an operating arm 20, the connection between the receptacle and arm preferably being in the form of a bearing member 2| having hinged connection 22 with the receptacle, the hinge being provided with a spring 22 for` retaining the receptacle in position on the arm, and sleeved connection 23 with the arm. The end of the arm opposite its connection with the receptacle is preferably threadedly mounted on a stem 24 slidably and swivelly mounted in a casing 25 which extends above the floor 2 into the toilet compartment adjacent the stool 4, the casing having an annular ange 26 for supporting the casing, stem and arm from the floor and being further provided at its upper end with an annular ange 21 to form a bearing support for a lever mechanism 28.y

The lever mechanism 28 preferably includes a l threaded pin 29 mounted in the threaded bore 3U of the stem. The upper end of the pin is provided with a toggle lever including a handle portion 3| and forked arms 32, the lever being pivotally mounted on the pin 29, as at 33, in such a manner that when in raised position, as shown in full lines in Fig. 2, the ared ends 34 thereof seat on and bear against the ange 21 to maintain the receptacle` I6 in engagement with the gasket l5. It will be noted that with the arm in raised condition the toggle lever is in slightly angled position relative to the casing which is caused by slightly bevelling the ends of the ared ends 34 of the forked arms to prevent the danger of accidentally releasing the lever and lowering the receptacle.

In order to empty the receptacle I provide an arm'36 having a lateral flange 31 (Fig. 4) fixed as at 38 to the trailer iioor 2 and side wall 39 within the turning radius of the arm 20 and further positioned in such a manner that as the arm is turned to move the receptacle, a rounded lower corner of the receptacle contacts the curved end 40 of the arm for tilting the receptacle rela'- tive to the arm to empty it of its contents.

In operating a device constructed as described and assuming the toilet to be in condition to be used. the chemicals in the container deodorize and disinfect any deposits in the receptacle. The content of the receptacle normally agitated due to motion of the trailer is prevented from entering the interior of the stool by the splash plates at the outer upper edges of the receptacle and it is also apparent that the elements are eX- cluded from entering the toilet compartment by the snug engagement of the edge of the receptacle with the fixed gasket which also prevents rattling.

When the receptacle is to be emptied, the handle 3| of the lever mechanism is moved to the right, Fig. 2, in such a manner that the edges 4| of the forked arms seat on the upper flange of the stem casing. Such action lowers the stem, the arm and the receptacle and the handle is then turned clockwise in a horizontal plane to pivot the receptacle into engagement with the curved arm 36 for tilting the receptacle and emptying it of its contents. v

To return the receptacle to usable condition, the handle is turned in an anti-clockwise direction to substantially its former position and then raised. The position of the receptacle below the stool need not be exact for the .reason Vthat the flared skirt guides the receptacle into centered condition and concentric alignment with the stool when the arm 20 and receptacle are raised by the lever mechanism.

In Figs. 5 and 6 I have provided a modified form of my invention wherein the construction 5 of the stool 42 mounted in the floor 43 of the tr'ailer and the flanged skirt 44 is similar to the corresponding parts described in connection with my preferred form of invention. The receptacle 45, however, is provided with preferably diamet- 10 rically spaced ears 46 which have bores for slidably mounting the receptacle on the arms 41. The arms 41 are pivoted, as at 48, on ears 49 suitably xed to the under face of the trailer floor and projecting downwardly therefrom. Stops 50 i5 are mounted on the arms in spaced relation to the ends thereof in such a position as to center the receptacle in axial alignment with the stool when the ears 46 and stops 53 are in engaged relation. The arms 41 are preferably spaced apart a slightly less distance than the diameter of the receptacle and must be bowed for mounting the outer free ends 5| of the arms in suitable preferably hook-shaped mountings 52 provided on the wall 53 of the trailer adjacent the toilet.

In operating a device constructed in accord v ance with my modified form of invention, and assuming the receptacle to be in usable position, the same advantages obtain as those described in connection with the xed condition of my pre- 20 ferred form of invention. When the receptacle is to be emptied, the arms 41 are sprung from their mountings 52, the arms pivoted downwardly to remove the receptacle from contact with the stool and the receptacle is then slid from the arms for suitably emptying same. To return the receptacle to render the device operable, thereceptacle ears are sleeved on the arms substantially to a point limited by the stops 50, whereupon the arms are lifted and sprung back into their 4o mountings on the trailer, the ared skirt cooperating with the arm stops to position the receptacle in axial alignment with the stool.

The principal advantages of a device constructed in accordance with my present forms of invention over devices heretofore available for the same purpose are that gases are prevented from emanating throughout the trailer; the device will not rattle while the trailer is in motion; the receptacle may be automatically emptied when desired; splashing of chemical solutions in the re ceptacle is limited. by the splash plates to the receptacle proper; and the toilet is effectively sealed from exterior iniiuences.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters 55 Patent is:

1. In a device of the character described, a hollow stool, a removable receptacle normally mounted in sealing engagement with and below said stool, and a lever mechanism for removing said receptacle from engagement with said stool, said lever mechanism having a portion thereof engaged with the receptacle and adapted to move the same laterally to one side of the stool when the lever mechanism is actuated. l (35 2. In combination with a toilet stool mounted on a support, a receptacle mounted in sealing engagement relative to and below said stool and support, and a lever mechanism mounted on the support and engageable with the receptacle for selectively removing said receptacle from engagement with said stool and. laterally to one Aside thereof in substantially its original plane.

3. In combination with a toilet stool mounted on a support, a receptacle mounted in sealing .75

engagement relative to and below said stool, means for removing said receptacle from engagement with said stool, and means mounted on said support at a point spaced from said receptacle removing means engageable with said receptacle upon disengagement thereof from the stool for tilting and emp-tying said receptacle.

4. In a device of the character described, a toilet stool, a support for said toilet stool, an arm pivotally mounted on said support belo-W said stool, and a receptacle sleeved on said arm in axial alignment with said stool.

5. In a device of the character described, a toilet stool, a support for said toilet stool, an arm pivotally mounted on said support below said stool, a receptacle pivotally mounted on said arm in axial alignment with said stool, and means on said arm for raising and lowering said receptacle relative to said stool.

6. In a device of the character described, a toilet stool, a support for said toilet stool, an arm pivotally mounted on said support below said stool, a receptacle pivotally mounted on said ann in axial alignment with said stool, means on said arm for raising and lowering said receptacle relative to said stool, and means on said support engageable with said receptacle upon pivoting said arm for pivoting said receptacle on said arm to empty said receptacle.

7. In a device of the character described, a support, a toilet stool mounted on said support having a skirt extending below the support, and a receptacle mounted on said support in removable telescoping relation with and below said stool.

8. In a device of the character described, a support, a toilet stool mounted on said support having a skirt extending below the support, a receptacle mounted on said support in removable telescoping relation with and below said stool, and means for removing said receptacle `from telescoping relation with said skirt.

9. In a device of the character described, a support, a toilet stool mounted on said support having a skirt extending below the support, a receptacle mounted on said support in removable telescoping relation with and below said stool, means for removing said receptacle from telescoping relation with said skirt, and means for centering said receptacle relative to said stool skirt when the receptacle is returned to said telescoping relation.

10. In a device of the character described, a support, a toilet stool mounted on said support having a skirt extending below said support, sealing and centering means mounted below said support about said skirt, a lever mechanism pivotally mounted on said support having an arm normally extending below said skirt, a receptacle pivotally mounted on said arm in concentric alignment with said skirt, and means on said support engageable with said receptacle in response to movement oi the receptacle by the lever mechanism for pivoting the receptacle on the arm to empty the receptacle.

ll. In a deviceoi the character described, a supp-ort, a toilet stool mounted on said support, a receptacle having ears, and means. hingedly mounted on said support slidably engageable with said ears for mounting said receptacle in removable engagement with and below said stool.

12. In a device of the character described, a support, a toilet stool mounted on said support, a receptacle having ears, means pivotally mounted on said support engageable with said ears for mounting said receptacle in removable engagement with and below said stool, and means on said receptacle mounting means engageable with said ears for centering said receptacle relative to said stool.

13. In a device of the character described, a support, a toilet stool mounted on said support, a receptacle having ears, means pivotally mounted on said support engageable with said ears for mounting said receptacle in engagement with and below said stool, means on said receptacle mounting means for centering said receptacle relative to said stool, and means on said support for maintaining said pivotally mounted means in xed position.

14. In combination with a toilet compartment having a floor, a toilet stool mounted on the iioor, a receptacle normally mounted in sealing engagement with the stool below the door, means connected with the receptacle and controlled from within the compartment adapted for selectively removing the receptacle from sealing engagement with the stool and for emptying the receptacle, in response to actuation of the controlled means, and means for removably mounting the receptacle on the controlled means.

EDMUN'D VAN BUREN. 

